Boxoffice Podcast

On the final CinemaCon 2026 edition of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by TAPOS Cinema Software and Lumma 4D E-Motion, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle cover all the highlights from the Amazon MGM, Paramount, and Disney studio presentations. The feature segment includes the Monday CinemaCon panel ‘Practical AI for Streamlined Theater Operations’, which explores practical, responsible ways exhibitors can use AI and connected systems to streamline operations, optimize scheduling, reduce costs, and elevate guest experiences. The panel is moderated by Laura Houlgatte Abbott, the CEO of International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), and includes panelists Brian Schultz, the CEO of Look Cinemas, Marine Suttle, the managing director of The Boxoffice Company, and Otto Turton, the chief commercial officer of Vue International.

On today’s CinemaCon edition of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by TAPOS Cinema Software and Lumma 4D E-Motion, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle recap studio presentations from Warner Bros. and Universal. Then in the sponsored segment, Rebecca is joined by Alan Roe, the chief executive officer of Jacro and TAPOS, to discuss the dynamic nature of cinema technology and the importance of POS systems. In the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Stephanie Silverman, the executive director of Nashville’s Belcourt Theatre to discuss the theater's community-driven mission and success in attracting audiences through diverse programming.

On today’s edition of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by TAPOS Cinema Software, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle recap Michael O’Leary’s State of the Industry address and studio presentations from Sony Pictures and Neon. In the sponsored segment, Daniel speaks with Rolando Rodriguez, partner and board member of Lumma, to discuss the company’s 10-year anniversary in the cinema space. In the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Vue International Founder and CEO Timothy Richards CBE to discuss the chain’s latest successes and the UK box office.
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Cinema United President and CEO Michael O’Leary Delivers State of the Industry at CinemaCon 2026

On today’s edition of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by TAPOS Cinema Software and Irwin Seating, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle recap the launch of CinemaCon 2026, including this year’s CinemaCon Film Showcase, featuring Angel, Sony Pictures Classics, and Studio Canal. In the sponsored segment, Boxoffice Pro’s Chad Kennerk interviews Brandon Purdie, the executive vice president and head of theatrical at Angel, about Angel’s 2026 theatrical slate. Then in the featured segment, Daniel speaks to exhibition veteran Chris Aronson about CtrlMovie technology, which allows audiences to influence the outcome of a film.

On today’s edition of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by TAPOS Cinema Software and Irwin Seating, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle are joined by Chris Randleman, the chief revenue officer of Flix Brewhouse, as they look ahead to this week’s CinemaCon studio presentations. Then in the sponsored segment, Rebecca talks to Jack Powers of Irwin Seating about maximizing revenue in every cinema seat. Then Daniel talks to Sean Gamble, Cinemark’s CEO and the chairman of the Global Cinema Federation, about GFC’s priorities for 2026, including research, advocacy, and consumer engagement.